your original question i believe was about commitment to live stock. that is a personal choice. be aware that while chickens can be left for a couple days livestock may not. i have family that are dairy farmers and only left the farm in 37 years and that was for a funeral. Winters require even more work if livestock cant graze. a compromise that i have used is to buy spring lambs graze them through the summer and fall and butcher/sell in november. love your setup. good luck in all you do
